United Studios of Self Defense Carpinteria

03/20/2020

As a result of the recent State of Emergency declared by Gov. Gavin Newsom, we are required to close the studio, and suspend in studio all classes. As the vast majority of our students have monthly memberships, we are asking you to stick with us through the crisis, and continue to take your private classes via the face time app. We are currently looking for a technology that would allow us to provide group classes online, however, in the interim will provide 2 additional 30 minute sessions via face time. We will be reaching out to students to schedule and confirm any new times.

Any current students who are not able to continue lessons via face time, will have their memberships put on hold until further notice, or as otherwise requested.. We are unsure when we will be allowed resume classes in studio as we have done in the past, but look forward to a return to normalcy. Please stay safe and continue to follow guidelines as provided by our state and federal authorities.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email. [email protected] or [email protected].

03/13/2020

At United Studios of Self Defense, we are aware of heightened concerns related to the coronavirus, and will proceed to hold classes with a limited schedule. All private lessons will be held as scheduled, however group lessons for Dragon Pups, and Tiny Tigers will be temporarily suspended. Group lessons for Adult , and Young Adult programs will continue without change, and effective immediately. Lesson plans will consider the personal distancing as recommended by the CDC, with greater focus on forms, conditioning, and flexibility.

Our goal is to do our part to lessen the potential spread of the virus in order to keep our community free from infection. To ensure this is the case, we are asking anyone with any cold or flu symptoms to stay at home. We have doubled our efforts to wipe all surfaces, equipment, and hand is sanitize available at each entrance to the dojo. Students are asked to use it when they enter, after touching their face, and before leaving the dojo. Health and safety are our top priorities, and we all need to participate in maintaining the dojo’s healthy environment. We will keep you updated with any schedule changes.

We will continue to provide updates weekly as to any scheduling changes or other updates. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your continued support and understanding.

03/11/2020

Don’t flinch!

03/07/2020

Carpinteria, meet your future black belts.

03/01/2020

And this is how orange belts become purple belts! USSD students attend weekly semi-private lessons that allow them to focus on new skills.

02/28/2020

Jacob sweet and Jacob spicy

02/25/2020

In karate we learn that mighty comes in all sizes.

02/23/2020

“Thanks to a growing body of research supporting karate’s potential to help those with a range of physical and emotional health concerns, individuals of all ages and abilities have a new reason to try the martial art.” Read more: https://parade.com/952050/lesliegoldman/karate-benefits/amp/

02/19/2020

02/15/2020

Love. Bam! ❤️❤️

02/11/2020

Kee-yai! Come by the dojo anytime to watch our amazing students practice their forms while also learning respect, patience, discipline and perseverance.

02/08/2020

Sensei Connor’s got some tricks up his gi sleeve.